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Demon

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Forfans of nwobhm, classic heavy metal listeners, and seekers of cult british bands
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Demon are an English heavy metal band formed in 1979 in Leek, Staffordshire. A key part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, the group—fronted by vocalist Dave Hill—earned cult status with Night of the Demon (1981), The Unexpected Guest (1982) and the more progressive The Plague (1983).

Fronted by Dave Hill; associated with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal; early live shows employed horror-themed staging; known for strong songwriting and a progressive pivot on The Plague.

Three enthusiastic reviews praise Demon’s classic NWOBHM run: Night of the Demon, The Unexpected Guest and the more progressive The Plague. Highlights include Dave Hill’s standout vocals, tight guitar-keyboard interplay, and horror-laced atmospheres. Tracks like Don’t Break the Circle, The Spell and Fever in the City are repeatedly singled out. The band is framed as a cult favorite with consistent quality across its early albums.

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